5 Tips for Healthy Eating

These 5 practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating and can help you make healthier choices.

The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. You should also eat a wide range of foods to make sure you're getting a balanced diet and your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.

1. Base your meals on higher fibre starchy carbohydrates.

They contain more fibre than white or refined starchy carbohydrates and can help you feel full for longer. Try to include at least 1 starchy food with each main meal. 

2. Eat lots of fruit and veg

It's recommended that you eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day. They can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced.

Why not chop a banana over your breakfast cereal, or swap your usual mid-morning snack for a piece of fresh fruit?

3. Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish

Fish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals.  Aim to eat at least 2 portions of fish a week, including at least 1 portion of oily fish. 

Oily fish are high in omega-3 fats, which may help prevent heart disease. 

4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

There are 2 main types of fat: saturated and unsaturated. Too much saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases your risk of developing heart disease.

Regularly consuming foods and drinks high in sugar increases your risk of obesity and tooth decay Sugary foods and drinks are often high in energy, and if consumed too often can contribute to weight gain.

5. Get active and be a healthy weight

As well as eating healthily, regular exercise may help reduce your risk of getting serious health conditions. It's also important for your overall health and wellbeing.

"Healthy habits are the key to a vibrant life." – Steve Maraboli 

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